The wife and I have grown weary of Wichita and want to get out of here. KC-MO, Raleigh-NC, and Denver/Colorado Springs-CO are our first options. Figured I would use the resources of CP to get some info on KC and possible work.

My work experience includes sales, customer service, computer support (both in person and via call center), helpdesk, and management (cell phone shop). I'm looking for work in that vein. I'm also looking for suggestions on what part of town to look at vs avoid.

If anyone has any leads or info to share... it would be greatly appreciated.

I don't know what the job market is for your particular field(s), but I can say this: I absolutely LOVE Kansas City. I didn't grow up here, either. I have lived all over the place...small towns, major cities. I've lived in San Diego, LA, Phoenix, Fort Worth and now Kansas City and I don't think I'll ever leave. The cost of living is amazing, but there is a great sense of community here. I live downtown and work in advertising, but I have friends that live in the suburbs that love it just as much as I do. I love that there are so many cool things to see and do in this city that are basically hidden elements. Things that some people have never seen even though they've lived here their entire lives. The city is definitely on it's way up. I work closely with the KC Area Developmental Council and some of the things that are happening here right now aren't happening anywhere else in the country and it's recently been crowned 'America's Creative Crossroads'.

I'll always recommend KC to anyone who's looking...

This is an awesome 'sizzle' clip from KCADC that I think shows off the beauty of the city well.

this is really the most logical thing I've heard in this entire thread.

However, I came in here to pimp independence, mo. just outside of Kansas City Great Schools wonderful location and a lot of open jobs. a lot safer than most places in Kansas City, great people. and I actually know of a cellphone repair shop in noland Rd that is always upgrading staff.